Girl In A Coma

Naming themselves in homage of the Smiths' song "Girlfriend in a Coma," Girl in a Coma started in San Antonio, TX, with bassist Jenn Alva and drummer Phanie Diaz, two best friends who bonded thanks to a shared interest in Nirvana and the Smiths. The duo endured several failed experiments in both band lineups and musical styles before discovering that Nina Diaz, Phanie's younger sister, possessed talent as a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Though Nina was only 12 when she performed her first song for them, both Alva and Diaz recognized her potential. After recruiting the younger Diaz, Girl in a Coma spent five years writing, performing, and touring before coming to the attention of label reps and tour managers in the summer of 2004. One of the managers sent a homemade demo tape to Morrissey music director Boz Boorer; after hearing it, Boorer invited the trio to London to record its first demo. Soon after returning, Girl in a Coma found themselves featured in a television documentary about emerging Latino bands. As part of the show, the group went to New York City for a show at the Knitting Factory and a surprise meeting with Joan Jett. While on camera, Jett and her producing partner Kenny Laguna praised the trio's set -- and invited the band to join the Blackheart Records label. Girl in a Coma accepted and released their debut album, Both Before I'm Gone, in May 2007. ~ Katherine Fulton

Saw this band in east los Angeles. Ca, it was a day of the dead festival.....an amazing night I will never forget..met the band and bought merchandise and cds ..I had to make sure I never loose this sound ever...instant fan..

2 years ago

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generalisrael1

saw her in San Antonio several times even got some pictures with her at the 1st Friday of the month festival

Very proud of our home grown babes! I have been loving them for 10 years now since all their shows were FREE! God bless them and keep them safe always! Thank you GIAC for never forgetting your roots, you inspire me to never give up! It doesn't matter where you come from as long as you give back and show thanks to family, friends and loved ones for always supporting! Even if times are rough, we all need help sometimes and through their music they will help you! More amazing things to come!!! #1

Heard their music posted by a popular local Chicago artist ( Perfect Kiss) and instantly became a fan. Their next show in Chicago was a month after I heard about them during their first headlining tour. It WAS an awwwesome show. Haven't seen a show that rocked out like them in a while. Had to buy the album!@@

So ready for the 22nd to see them in concert again. These ladies are so amazingly talented!

6 years ago

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jimilives

Going to see them tonight in Indianapolis!!! Nice small club too. Should be a GREAT show.

6 years ago

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gentle_as_a_halfbreed

I love you Nina!

6 years ago

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azziesparents3

I normally listen to rockabilly, but found this refreshing and enjoyable. They are really worth listening to, if for nothing else a good break from the normal bass infused, gravely voiced stuff that is my usual.